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30 BC Octavian Caesar Silver Denarius, Commemorating Victory over Mark Antony

30 BC Octavian Caesar Silver Denarius, Commemorating Victory over Mark Antony

$ 208.56

Availability: 73 in stock
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  • Restocking Fee: No
  • Composition: Silver
  • Year: 30 BC
  • Item must be returned within: 30 Days
  • Refund will be given as: Money Back
  • Denomination: Denarius
  • All returns accepted: Returns Accepted

    Description

    Octavian Caesar
    30-29 BC
    AR Denarius, Silver
    Obverse: Bare head of Octavian facing right
    Reverse: IMP CAESAR on the architrave on the Actium Victory Arch depicted as a single span surmounted by a large statue of Octavian in a facing triumphal quadriga.
    References: Sear 1558; RSC 123
    Diameter: 19.5 mm Weight: 3.47 gr.
    This coin commemorates Octavian's decisive naval victory over Mark Antony near Actium on the west coast of Greece on September 2, 31 BC. This battle was provoked by Antony, who is said to have been persuaded by his lover, Queen Cleopatra of Egypt, to retire to her land  and to make this naval battle to mask his retreat. Antony was soundly defeated and did retreat to Egypt where both he and Cleopatra eventually committed suicide. In 27 BC the Roman Senate granted Octavian the name Augustus, meaning "The Exalted". They also gave him the legal power to rule with the Senate as an advisory body, effectively ending the Roman Republic. Augustus Caesar became the first Emperor of Rome.
    This interesting historic coin was purchased for my personal collection from Frascatius Ancient Coins (coupon will accompany the coin). I have enjoyed owning it.
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